Troll 2
When young Joshua learns that he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly. He is warned by the spirit of his deceased grandfather that goblins populate the town. His parents, Michael and Diana, dismiss his apprehensions, but soon learn to appreciate their son's warnings. Guided by his grandfather's ghost, will Joshua and his family stand a chance in fighting off these evil beings?
Why it matters
Troll 2 serves up a masterclass in unintentional camp that has become a cult beacon for so-bad-it’s-good horror aficionados.
- A legendary case study in cinematic misfires that’s endlessly rewatchable for its baffling dialogue and earnest performances, especially from Connie Young’s uniquely stilted delivery.
- Goblins? Nope. The creatures here are “vegetarian” goblins, a weirdly specific and baffling twist that fuels the film’s surreal charm.
- For fans of midnight movies and ironic viewing parties, it’s the ultimate “train wreck” that transcends its flaws to become a communal experience.
- Not for traditional horror scares, but a must-see for anyone fascinated by how a movie’s failure can become its own kind of dark magic in genre fandom.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
100
Creature
55
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
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